Crash Course Kids
Defining Success
In our last episode, Sabrina talked about how Engineers define the problems they need to solve. But how do you know when you've actually solved a problem? What do you expect to happen that would equal success? In this episode, Sabrina...
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Improving Expressions
New ReviewThis video, entitled "Improving Expressions," details techniques for writing clearly and precisely.
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How to Prepare for a Media Interview
Howcast - Learn how to prepare for a media interview from media coach TJ Walker in this Howcast public speaking video.
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Getting Started with Scrum - Introduction-3
This lesson briefly overviews the review process of the Sprint and different brainstorming sessions to rectify and improve the Sprint.
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Guarding Our Coastline
Mr. Griot chooses a branch of the military and walks through the steps of planning and researching the topic.
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The Friendly Letter
Mr. Griot describes the characteristics of a friendly letter. He also models writing a rough draft of a friendly letter.
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Autobiography: Brainstorming
Mr. Griot describes the characteristics of an autobiography. He also brainstorms and uses a graphic organizer to begin writing his own autobiography.
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Insect Research Report: Part 1
Mr. Griot introduces the concept of a research report to the student. He chooses an insect to write a research report about and shows how a KWL chart can be helpful when organizing research.
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Let’s Make It Better!
Mr. Griot models using a rubric and proofreading checklist to revise and edit a story.
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Art For Beginners: How To Create A Comic Book
Looking for a fun way to unleash your storytelling, art, and design skills? Try creating a comic! Comics are a great way to tell a variety of stories in unique ways. Use your imagination to bring characters, locations, conflict, and...
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Prewriting
Prewriting explores the important elements of the prewriting step of the writing process.
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The Writing Process
In this video, students are introduced to the writing process, a step by step guide to help writers tackle this subject. Young writers are encouraged to follow the process and create excellent writing.
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Free Verse Poetry
Free Verse Poetry reviews the elements of a free verse poem and composes one of at least five lines about a famous person in history.
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The Design Process
The Design Process describes the purposeful method to use in finding a practical solution to a problem.
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Realistic Fiction Writing for Kids Episode 2: Brainstorming
In this video, you will learn how to brainstorm ideas for your realistic fiction story. We will brainstorm the main character, setting, problem, and solution.
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Persuasive Writing for Kids - Episode 2: Brainstorming Topics
In this video, you will learn how to brainstorm topic ideas for your persuasive writing.
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Informational Writing for Kids - Episode 2: Brainstorming & Choosing a Topic
In this video, you will learn how to brainstorm and then choose the best topic by thinking about the following questions: "What do I know a lot about?" "Who is my audience?" "What am I interested in?"
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How-To Writing For Kids - Procedural Writing - Episode 1: Brainstorming
This series will teach you all about writing how-to, or procedural, writing. The first step is to brainstorm your ideas for topics you could write about
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How to Write an Imaginative Narrative for Kids Episode 2: Brainstorming
In this video, you will learn how to brainstorm an imaginative narrative or fantasy story using a graphic organizer. We will learn how to brainstorm different ideas for the character and setting, and then choose the ones that are best...
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How to Write a Research Paper for Kids Episode 1: Brainstorming Topics
This video series will teach you how to write a research paper or report. Each episode leads you through each step of the writing process. In this video, you will learn how to brainstorm research topic ideas!
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Writing a Personal Narrative - Episode 1: Brainstorming a Story for Kids
In this video, you will learn how to brainstorm topic ideas for your personal narrative story.
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Nouns Verbs & Adjectives | Video Lessons
A video lesson teaching students how to identify and use nouns, verbs and adjectives. Lesson includes worksheet and activities. Download the lesson worksheet (see Link #4) before starting the lesson.
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7 SHOCKINGLY Easy Steps to Writing, Planning & Brainstorming Your Essay
Are you having trouble figuring out how to write an argumentative essay? Are you confused about where to start?